variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment Trotting out this try-hard trifecta of confusing, uninspired installments in a year that’s seen so many entertaining, thought-provoking additions to the horror genre? — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026 The season appears to be building toward a supernatural conflict that connects the worlds — and timelines — of several previous American Horror Story installments. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Stay tuned for more artists to keep on your radar in upcoming installments of Billboard News’ Trending Up, presented by Sonesta International Hotels! — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 Lionsgate, which has distributed the films in the torture-centric franchise ever since 2004’s Saw ripped audiences a new one, remains on board to distribute the eleventh installment. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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  • The companies contributed $1 million each to Trump’s inauguration and spent millions lobbying Congress and federal agencies in the lead-up to the passage of the 2025 tax and spending bill, according to the letter.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pope Francis had refused repeatedly to make a proper state visit to France during his 12-year pontificate and pointedly refused to join the inauguration of the rebuilt Notre Dame cathedral in 2024.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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